We neglect our feet until they hurt, or worse. Yet a specialist examination prevents serious complications, especially with diabetes, and contributes to stability with age. A fast work-up, at a respected standard, takes stock in 24 to 48 hours.
The diabetic foot, where prevention saves the foot
In people with diabetes, loss of sensation or arterial disease exposes them to ulcers, and a history of ulcer or amputation strongly increases the risk of recurrence, up to about 40 percent in the year after healing. International guidelines are clear, regular risk screening and structured care prevent ulcers and protect the foot. It is one of the areas where prevention matters most.
Feet and falls, what research says, without exaggerating
With age, foot problems and inappropriate footwear increase the risk of falling, and prevention guidelines actually recommend a foot examination. Data show that complete podiatry care, insoles, footwear advice and foot and ankle exercises, can reduce falls, but on one condition, it works within an overall prevention approach, alongside vision, strength and balance. Foot care is not a magic solution, it is a useful link.
Common foot conditions
Plantar pain, deformities, nails and callus impair walking and quality of life. A precise diagnosis avoids settling into discomfort and directs toward the right treatment, rather than coping with pain that lingers.
What a complete foot work-up covers
A structured work-up combines a clinical, neurological and vascular examination, an assessment of gait and footwear, imaging if needed, and a plan, care, orthosis or referral. Some signs call for not waiting, for example, in a person with diabetes, a foot wound, new redness, warmth or swelling, for which you should seek prompt care.
Who benefits most from this work-up
Wherever you are, if access to a complete specialist assessment is slow, fragmented or uncertain, this work-up gives you a clear answer and a plan in 24 to 48 hours, in a single episode of care and at a European standard, rather than weeks of waiting and scattered appointments.
The NoriaHealth pathway
Speed first, an acknowledgment within 4 hours and a full work-up in 24 to 48 hours. You are cared for by nos medecins a Bruxelles, a large network of specialists recognized for the quality of their facility. If care is warranted, it is planned around day 10. Structured follow-up at day 14, 30 and 90. Logistics come last.
Frequently asked questions
Does diabetes require foot follow-up ? Yes, regular risk screening, especially with loss of sensation or arterial disease, prevents complications.
Does foot care really prevent falls ? It contributes, within an overall prevention approach, not on its own.
Does chronic plantar pain deserve a work-up ? Yes, to make a precise diagnosis and choose the right treatment rather than getting used to it.
Is a foot work-up in 48 hours remotely realistic ? Yes, it is the heart of our promise, with care afterward if needed.
Describe your symptoms and history, reply within 4 hours, full work-up in 24 to 48 hours.
Passing it on to someone close
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Sources
Prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes, IWGDF guideline, 2024, link
Prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease, IWGDF guideline, 2024, link
Podiatry interventions to prevent falls, systematic review, Age and Ageing, 2019, link
Role of podiatry in falls prevention, JAPMA, link